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Interior Design for Entryways and Foyers

Whether you host once a year during the holidays or constantly have friends and family over, you want to make your guests feel welcome while showing off your style. Your entryway and foyer are the first impressions that visitors make of your house. Since this space is often a smaller portion of the home, designing it can feel tricky. That’s where our team at Sunbeam Window & Coor Company come in to help!

Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades on an entry door near Pennsauken, New Jersey (NJ)

Here are some of our favorite tips when it comes to interior design for entryways:

Light Up the Space Properly

A memorable entryway will have the perfect combination of artificial and natural lighting. By brightening up the space, your home will feel that much more inviting.

  • If you have a high ceiling, a beautiful pendant light or chandelier can set a welcoming tone while adding visual intrigue to the foyer.
  • If you are limited in space, wall sconces or small lamps placed on a console table can help guide folks into the rest of your home.
    • Pro tip: Add light dimmers to easily set the proper mood for dinner parties, birthdays, and holiday soirees.

Invest in Light-Filtering Window Treatments for Doors and Sidelights

When it comes to natural lighting, many foyers feature sidelights: window treatments integrated into or next to the door. Many homes feature a large square window above the door or one to two sidelights beside the door.

  • For large windows, we recommend a UV-protecting shade that turns bright sunlight into a gorgeous glow, such as Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades.
  • For door window coverings, Duette® Cellular Shades beautifully diffuse light throughout your foyer while adding an extra touch of energy efficiency that keeps the space warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Both window treatments for foyers come in various colors to help make your entryway pop.

Make the Space Feel Larger with Color & Light

Did you know that the two easiest ways to make any space feel bigger are by adding mirrors? Since mirrors reflect light, they help open up your foyer and give the space the illusion of extra breathing room. Plus, who doesn’t love giving themselves a quick glance in the mirror before heading out the door?

Neutral background colors can also help create the illusion of more space. Colors like light gray, baby blue, beige, and blush give foyers a bright, airy feel, whereas darker colors can make the space feel more intimate.

If you love pops of color, adding bold artwork or vibrant accessories like pottery on floating shelves can help add visual depth without cluttering your entryway.

Shop Window Treatments for Entryways and More Near Pennsauken, New Jersey

Whether you have a modern, farmhouse, or industrial home, your entryway sets the tone for guests while allowing you to have fun with design. From beautiful lighting to high-quality window treatments for doors, there are many options for styling this space. Of course, if you need more inspiration, our team of experts is ready to help!

Ready to get started? Be sure to contact or visit us today at Sunbeam Window & Door Co.

Plus, be sure to explore our promotions page for deals on Hunter Douglas window treatments throughout the year.

Sunbeam Window & Door Co. is located in Pennsauken, New Jersey, and proudly serves Pennsauken Township and the surrounding areas in New Jersey and Philadelphia, including Maple Shade and Cherry Hill, New Jersey.